Utility handle

Abstract

The present invention relates to a utility handle for lifting, lowering, supporting and maneuvering articles. The device comprises a generally S-shaped handle including a front portion that is engageable with the article and a handgrip member to be grasped by the hand of the user and further including a rear portion that is engageable with the forearm of the user. The utility handle substantially transfers the load of any attached article from the user's wrist to his forearm, and through the elbow joint, to the user's upper arm muscles to facilitate handling of the article.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. Handle means for cooperative engagement with a hand and associated forearm, said handle means comprising an elongated, rod-like, continuously extending member having a rear end and a front end and having a plurality of longitudinally adjacent segments located progressively along the length thereof proceeding from said rear end to said front end and comprising: (a) a first segment having a generally transversely extending mid-region configured for cradling a portion of said forearm, said first segment terminating adjacent a lower inside portion of said forearm with said mid-region extending upwardly therefrom;   (b) a second segment being substantially arcuate throughout a substantial portion of its length said second segment extending generally longitudinally from said first segment along the inside portion of said forearm first upwardly and then downwardly to a lower location that is generally adjacent an outside lower portion of the palm of said hand when the thumb thereof is in an upright orientation;   (c) a third segment having a mid-region that transversely extends across the inside of said hand from said second segment, said third segment being graspable by said hand between said palm and the finger portions of said hand in a fisted configuration; and   (d) a fourth segment having a longitudinally and forwardly projecting mid-region that extends from said third segment and that includes terminally located mean sat said front end for carrying out a predetermined work function; so that said forearm is braced along said inside potion by said second segment and leverage upon said fourth segment is cooperatively provided by said hand and said forearm through said handle means.   
     
     
       2. The handle means of claim 1 wherein said third segment is circumferentialy provided with a plastic handgrip member. 
     
     
       3. The handle means of claim 1 wherein said rear end is overfitted with an end cap. 
     
     
       4. The handle means of claim 1 wherein said front end includes means for associating same with a tool means. 
     
     
       5. The handle means of claim 1 wherein said first segment is provided with forearm retaining means. 
     
     
       6. The handle means of claim 1 wherein said rod-like member is comprised of metal. 
     
     
       7. The handle means of claim 1 wherein said rod-like member is comprised of plastic. 
     
     
       8. The handle means of claim 1 wherein said mid-region of said first segment is generally U-shaped along said forearm. 
     
     
       9. The handle means of claim 1 wherein said mid-region of said first segment is generally configured to wrap around said forearm. 
     
     
       10. The handle means of claim 1 wherein said rod-like member comprises at least two sections abuttingly interconnected by connecting means. 
     
     
       11. The handle means of claim 1 wherein said terminally located means includes means for releasable connection thereof to said front end.